| Snowshed: A section on the mountain devoted for the beginners, Snowshed is serviced by three lifts. An open slope, Snowshed is a perfect place to ski if you are learning. There is a lodge and restaurant at the bottom of the slope.
Rams Head: Rams Head offers beginner and intermediate trails serviced by a high-speed express quad. It is considered a place to ski with your family and provides day care and a learning school.[2] There is also a lodge and restaurant at the base of Rams Head.
Snowdon Mountain: Snowdon provides a variety of trails. Beginner, Intermediate, Expert skiers can all enjoy this section of Killington. Among the trails are Conclusion, a double black diamond and Great Northern, a beginner trail. There are two lift-chairs and a Poma.
Killington Peak: If you're looking for a challenge, head to Killington Peak. Part of Killington Peak, the "Canyon Area", is the steepest part of the mountain. There are many double black diamonds including: Cascade, Downdraft, Double Dipper, and the Big Dipper Glade. It is serviced by the K1 gondola and the Canyon Quad. Also, there are a few easier connecting trails (Great Eastern and Great Northern) that can connect you with the rest of the mountain. There is a restaurant and lodge at the summit and base of Killington Peak
Skye Peak: Offers all types of terrain. If you want a challenge, try Ovation, a double black diamond that is one of the steepest on the mountain. There is also Superstar, a black diamond that is wide and has lots of snow, making it one of the last to close. Also, you can access easier trails and intermediate trails from here. It is serviced by the Superstar Express Quad, the Skye Peak Quad, and the Skyeship Gondola.
Bear Mountain: Is home to Outer Limits, a very steep double black diamond mogul run. Also, they have Devil's Fiddle, another double black diamond. There are many terrain parks here including a Superpipe. This is all serviced by two lifts. There is often music blaring here and Bear Mountain has a lodge and restaurant. * Sunrise Mountain: Sunrise Mountain is serviced by one lift and it is all beginner terrain.
Pico Mountain: Pico a separate mountain, away from the main resort. They offer 50 trails, 17 miles, of all variety including gentle slopes, to steep trails and glades all serviced by 6 lifts. Popular runs include: The Pike, 49er, Summit Glades, Upper KA, Giant Killer, and Sunset 71. There are hotels, condos, restaurants at the base.
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